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SGB 656G

1969 Austin Healey Sprite

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,810 mi
Last recorded60,810 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1969 Austin Healey Sprite36,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGB 656G
MakeAustin Healey
ModelSprite
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 60,810 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 57,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 53,543 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 52,977 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,652 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 52,216 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 52,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,836 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Sprite?

Based on 8,300 MOT tests across 969 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
969
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 214
Stop lamp not working 192
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 149
brake binding 119
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SGB 656G is a 1969 Austin Healey Sprite in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1969 Austin Healey Sprite models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 36,145 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Sprite fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGB 656G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Sprite typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 57 years old, this Austin Healey Sprite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SGB 656G registered?

SGB 656G is a 1969 Austin Healey Sprite, first registered on 3 January 1969.

Is SGB 656G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGB 656G shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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